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Puerto Rico: Clay Market 2024

Clay Market Size in Puerto Rico

In 2021, after three years of decline, there was significant growth in the Puerto Rican clay market, when its value increased by 15% to $X. In general, consumption posted a noticeable increase. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2018 to 2021, the growth of the market failed to regain momentum.

Clay Production in Puerto Rico

In value terms, clay production surged to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production continues to indicate a measured increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when the production volume increased by 84%. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2018 to 2021, production growth failed to regain momentum.

Clay Exports

Exports from Puerto Rico

In 2021, clay exports from Puerto Rico stood at less than X kg, standing approx. at 2020 figures. Over the period under review, exports saw a relatively flat trend pattern.

In value terms, clay exports stood at less than $X in 2021. Overall, exports saw a relatively flat trend pattern.

Exports by Country

In 2021, Ukraine (X tons), distantly followed by the United States (X tons), Germany (X tons), China (X tons), India (X tons) and the UK (X tons) represented the key exporters of clays, together comprising 69% of total exports. Turkey (X tons), Brazil (X tons), the Czech Republic (X tons), Spain (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons) and France (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Turkey (with a CAGR of +11.4%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest clay supplying countries from Puerto Rico were the United States ($X), China ($X) and Ukraine ($X), together accounting for 47% of total exports. The UK, Germany, the Netherlands, France, Turkey, Spain, Brazil, India and the Czech Republic lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 34%.

Turkey, with a CAGR of +13.0%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, in terms of the main exporting countries over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the export price in Puerto Rico amounted to less than $X per ton, standing approx. at the previous year. Overall, the export price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern.

Prices varied noticeably country of origin: the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($X per ton), while Ukraine ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (+5.5%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Clay Imports

Imports into Puerto Rico

Clay imports into Puerto Rico was estimated at less than X kg in 2021, approximately equating the previous year. In general, imports recorded a relatively flat trend pattern.

In value terms, clay imports totaled less than $X in 2021. Overall, imports showed a relatively flat trend pattern.

Imports by Country

Italy (X tons) and Spain (X tons) represented roughly 23% of total imports in 2021. Belgium (X tons) took a 6.2% share (based on physical terms) of total imports, which put it in second place, followed by Russia (6.2%) and Germany (5%). The following importers - China (X tons), Canada (X tons), Poland (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons), Turkey (X tons), Mexico (X tons), Japan (X tons) and France (X tons) - together made up 25% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the key importing countries, was attained by Spain (with a CAGR of +11.9%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Italy ($X), Germany ($X) and Spain ($X) were the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2021, together accounting for 20% of total imports.

Among the main importing countries, Spain, with a CAGR of +8.9%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the import price in Puerto Rico amounted to less than $X per ton, approximately mirroring the previous year. Overall, the import price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern.

Prices varied noticeably country of destination: the country with the highest price was Japan ($X per ton), while Russia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Netherlands (+7.8%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

What are the largest markets for clays in the world?

The countries with the highest volumes of in 2021 were Russia, China and the United States, with a combined 43% share of global consumption. India, Ukraine, Spain, Italy, Japan, Brazil, Turkey, Germany, Pakistan and Canada lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 28%.

What are the largest producers of clays in the world?

The countries with the highest volumes of in 2021 were Russia, China and the United States, together comprising 47% of global production. Ukraine, India, Brazil, Germany, Turkey, Japan and Pakistan lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 26%.

What are the leading suppliers of clays to Puerto Rico?

In value terms, the largest clay importing markets into Puerto Rico were Italy, Germany and Spain, with a combined 21% share of total imports.

What are the leading importers of clays from Puerto Rico?

In value terms, the largest clay supplying countries from Puerto Rico were the United States, China and Ukraine, with a combined 52% share of total exports. The UK, Germany, the Netherlands, Turkey, Brazil, Spain, the Czech Republic, India, Belgium and Romania lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 32%.

What is the average export price for clays in Puerto Rico?

In 2021, the export price in Puerto Rico amounted to less than $0.1 per ton, approximately equating the previous year.

What is the average import price for clays in Puerto Rico?

In 2021, the import price in Puerto Rico amounted to less than $0.1 per ton, therefore, remained relatively stable against the previous year.

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the clay market in Puerto Rico. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.

Product coverage:

Prodcom 08122140 - Kaolin
Prodcom 08122160 - Kaolinitic clays (ball and plastic clays)
Prodcom 08122210 - Bentonite
Prodcom 08122230 - Fireclay
Prodcom 08122250 - Common clays and shales for construction use (excluding bentonite, fireclay, expanded clays, kaolin and kaolinic clays), a ndalusite, kyanite and sillimanite, mullite, chamotte or dinas earths
Prodcom 08122255 -
Prodcom 399900Z7 -
Prodcom 23991940 -
Prodcom 08122260 -
Prodcom 08122270 -
Prodcom 08122280 -

Country coverage:

Puerto Rico

Data coverage:

Market volume and value
Per Capita consumption
Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
Trade (exports and imports) in Puerto Rico
Export and import prices
Market trends, drivers and restraints
Key market players and their profiles

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1. INTRODUCTION

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1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
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A Quick Overview of Market Performance
1. KEY FINDINGS
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3. MARKET OVERVIEW

Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
1. MARKET SIZE
2. MARKET STRUCTURE
3. TRADE BALANCE
4. PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION
5. MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT

Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
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1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
4. MOST TRADED PRODUCT
5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCT FOR EXPORT
5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
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1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
3. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
4. LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports
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1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
7. PRODUCTION

The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2023
2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2023
2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
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LIST OF TABLES
1. Key Findings In 2023
2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
3. Market Value, 2012–2023
4. Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2023
5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
7. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
10. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
LIST OF FIGURES
1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
2. Market Value, 2012–2023
3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
7. Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2023
8. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
9. Market Value Forecast to 2030
10. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
11. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
12. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
13. Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
14. Production Volume And Growth
15. Exports And Growth
16. Export Prices And Growth
17. Market Size And Growth
18. Per Capita Consumption
19. Imports And Growth
20. Import Prices
21. Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
22. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
23. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
24. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
25. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
26. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
27. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
28. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
29. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
30. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
31. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
32. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
33. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
34. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023